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One minute you and your child are having a great time and the next minute your child is in tears for no apparent reason. When faced with this all-too-common occurrence, parents cannot help but wonder why their child is in such distress and how to best comfort them. To understand how to help your child copeRead more

Visual health consists of many aspects of the eye, including parts you cannot see on the surface of the eye. Learning the structures and functions of the eye are the best way to understand how to keep the eyes healthy and why eye diseases may occur. Here is an overview of the anatomy of theRead more

Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are medical devices made of hydrogel or silicone hydrogel and go directly onto the cornea, or front surface of the eye. They correct for refractive error of the eyes, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Putting on contact lenses for the first time can be life changing. Contact lenses are comfortable,Read more

Parents often have many questions about their infant’s first eye exam. Here are some helpful tips for parents to ensure a healthy visual system in their infant. What age should an infant have his/her first eye exam? It is recommended that an infant’s first eye exam be at the age of 6 months. This can be followedRead more

Most of us are aware that long-term ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause damage to our skin, but may not be aware of the damage it can have on the eyes and vision. Ultraviolet radiation: There are 3 types of UV radiation. UVC is absorbed by the ozone layer and the front surface ofRead more